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Jane Roe sued the state of Texas because she wanted

A
to avoid an illegal activity.
B
to secure her privacy rights.
C
to challenge the Ninth Amendment.
D
to have a state law declared unconstitutional.
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What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan?

t
to support the interests of the smaller states
t
to implement a bicameral legislature
t
to nominate William Paterson as chief executive
t
to ensure representation was based on population
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What is the Senate’s only defense to a filibuster?

c
calling a recess
i
invoking cloture
e
ending the session
i
ignoring the person
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How did Anti-Federalists feel about a strong central government?

T
They favored it.
T
They mostly favored it but had some concerns.
S
Some opposed it and some favored it.
T
They opposed it.
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What type of school does the term “higher education” refer to?

e
elementary schools
m
middle schools
h
high schools
g
graduate schools
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The graphic shows how to break down the subject of a source.

Question illustration
A
uncover objective ideas.
B
examine motive.
C
identify the subject.
D
determine bias.
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When the United States was founded, who could vote?

a
all American citizens
a
all white men and women
o
only white male property owners
o
only men
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What can the executive branch do to check the power of the legislative branch?

A
It can declare a law unconstitutional.
B
It can influence the legislative branch.
C
It can leave the passed law unsigned.
D
It can veto a law that was passed.
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What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security?

A
This agency monitors and assesses threats from terrorism.
B
This agency approves treaties established with other nations.
C
This agency conducts military operations and oversees the troops.
D
This agency engages in intelligence operations within other nations.
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Which of these are the main responsibilities of the judicial branch of government? Check all that apply.writing lawsdeciding on lawsinterpreting lawscarrying out lawspassing laws

A
writing laws
B
deciding on laws
C
interpreting laws
D
carrying out laws
E
passing laws
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The chart compares religious beliefs to US political party support.

Question illustration
m
more highly religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
m
more highly religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
m
more moderately religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
m
more moderately religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
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Beginning in 2001, one of the goals of the war in Afghanistan was to

A
use force to seize oil supplies.
B
contain the spread of communism.
C
weaken the threat posed by al-Qaeda.
D
remove Saddam Hussein from power.
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Most tribes in Washington state are governed by a council of

A
elderly tribe members.
B
elected officials.
C
appointed officials.
D
state representatives.
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Which of these is least likely to be protected by the First Amendment because it creates an immediate threat to public safety?

A
shouting "FIRE!" as a prank in a crowded movie theater
B
writing an opinion article criticizing government policies
C
wearing a political button to work at a private firm
D
peacefully protesting a government policy in a public park
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International governmental organizations

A
have a “home base” in the country most in need of help.
B
are able to operate in every country that is part of the group.
C
send workers out from a singular location in a national capital.
D
allow struggling citizens to seek refuge in their headquarters.
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Which of the following is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees?

A
the executive branch.
B
the State Department.
C
the legislative branch.
D
the Department of Defense.
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Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

h
higher than independent agencies.
h
higher than the vice president.
l
lower than executive departments.
l
lower than administrators and staff.
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best

t
trying impeached officials
a
approving presidential appointments
a
approving international treaties
m
making laws
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Which best describes the European Union?

A
an economic policy that places tariffs on goods entering Europe
B
a trade agreement responsible for one of the world’s largest economies
C
an economic policy that lowers tariffs on goods sent from Europe to the United States
D
a trade agreement that unites all European countries with a single trading goal
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What kind of source is "Conservation as a National Duty” by Theodore Roosevelt?

A
It is a primary source because it is a newspaper article.
B
It is a secondary source because it is a textbook article.
C
It is a primary source because it is a speech.
D
It is a secondary source because it is a journal or diary.

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